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    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/04/06 (Mon)
    Vivinavi Fujieda

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    Cherry blossoms in Rengeji Pond Park will begin to be illuminated ！.

    The cherry blossoms at Rengeji Pond Park are now at their best.

    In order for visitors to enjoy the cherry blossoms, which are in season now, "Cherry Blossom Lighting" will be held.

    Features ・ Sales Points, etc.
    ・ The cherry blossoms in front of Rengeji Pond Park will be illuminated to attract visitors.

    ・ The cherry blossoms are illuminated for a limited time only.

    Contents
    Date ： April 3 （ Friday ） ～

    * Ending date is not fixed. It will end depending on the blooming of cherry blossoms.

    Time ： 6:30 p.m. ～ 8:30 p.m.

    Location ： Rengeji Pond Park Center Wall （ 474-1 Wakaoji, Fujieda City ）

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/04/01 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Sagamihara

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    The 53rd Sagamihara Citizens' Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on April 4 （ Sat ） 5 （ Sun ）.

    Sagamihara City will hold the "Sagamihara Citizens' Cherry Blossom Festival" on April 4 （ Saturday ） and 5 （ Sunday ）, 2026, which attracts many visitors from inside and outside the city every year as an event representing our city.

    "Creating a Hometown of 720,000 People" ～ People ・ Things ・ Nature ～ Seeking for Harmonious Coexistence of All Under the concept, the festival will be held mainly at the City Hall Sakura Street with over 200 booths, stages, parades and other events created by the citizens themselves. The event will welcome everyone with over 200 booths, stages, parades, and many other events created by the citizens themselves.

    Please come and enjoy this event under the full bloom of cherry blossoms along the 500m long street ！

    （ Sagamihara Citizens Cherry Blossom Festival Website ） https://sagamihara- shimin-maturi.com/

    ・ "The 53rd Sagamihara Citizens' Cherry Blossom Festival" Outline
    [Theme]

    "Creating a home for 720,000 people"

    ～ People ・ Things ・ Nature, Seeking the Symbiosis of All ～

    [Date and Time]

    April 4, 2025 （ Saturday ） 1 p.m. ～ 5 p.m.

    April 5 （ Sunday ） 10:00 a.m. ～ 5:00 p.m.

    [Venue]

    Sagamihara City Hall Sakura-dori and others

    [Sponsor]

    Sagamihara Citizens Festival Executive Committee


    【 Access】

    Nearest Station ： Sagamihara Station, JR Yokohama Line （ To the venue, City Hall Sakura-dori, about 15 minutes walk from the south exit of the station ）

    * There is no parking lot for visitors. Traffic regulations will be enforced on surrounding streets.

    *Please avoid coming by car and use public transportation （ by train ・ by bus, etc ）.

    *Free shuttle buses will be available from Sagamihara Station South Exit and Ario Hashimoto.

    （ For access details and shuttle buses, please click here ）

    https://sagamihara-shimin-maturi.com/access/

    ◎Main Events

    0Executive Committee Parade （ City Hall Sakura Street ） *4th （ Sat ） around 2pm

    0Projects by Sagamihara Junior Chamber （ Next to City Hall ）
    ・ WORLD STREET SAGAMIHARA

    A special area packed with cultures from around the world will be set up at the venue.

    International students and foreign residents of the city will introduce the charms of their countries directly.

    0Sagamin ・ Space Corner

    ・ Exhibit of materials from JAXA Institute of Space and Astronautical Science

    ・ Photo with city mascot character "Sagamin" etc.

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/04/01 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Sakai

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    The 2026 Sakai Cutlery Festival will be held.

    The Sakai Cutlery Festival Executive Committee will hold the Sakai Cutlery Festival to promote the attractiveness of Sakai's traditional industry, Sakai cutlery, to further popularize it in daily life and to enhance its image as a cutlery production area.

    In addition to exhibiting and selling kitchen knives, flower arrangement ・ gardening scissors, and other cutlery and re-sharpening, the event will also feature demonstrations of old-style forging （ traditional fire forging ・ forging ）, name cutting, knife handle attachment, wooden handle gouging, and more.

    In addition, there will be a "Sakai Hare-no-hi Marche" with stalls selling traditional Sakai products such as incense sticks, processed kelp products, Japanese sweets, bread and sweets. This year, with the cooperation of the North Sakai Police Department, "working police vehicles" such as police cars and white motorcycles will be on display.

    1 Date and Time

    April 11, 2026 （ Saturday ） ～ 12th （ Sunday ） 10:00 am ～ 4:00 pm

    *Opening ceremony （ Only ） April 11 （ Sat ） 9:30 a.m. ～ 10 a.m.

    2 venues

    Sakai City Industrial Promotion Center （ 183-5 Nagasone-cho, Kita-ku, Sakai City ）

    （ 4 minutes walk from Nakayumonomozu Station on the Nankai-Hirono Line and Nakamozu Station on the Osaka Metro Line ・ About 900 meters ）

    *The 1st parking lot is not available for use. Please use public transportation. We appreciate your cooperation.

    * The venue is not "Sakai Denshokan". Please be careful not to make a mistake.

    3 Admission

    Admission free （ Re-sharpening and some events are charged. ）

    4 Contents

    ・ Sales of flower arrangement and gardening scissors and knives

    ・ Cutlery manufacturing process （ Demonstration of cutting knives ） including branding, knife handle attachment and wooden handle gripping
    ・ Cutlery Clinic （ Resharpening ）

    ・ Demonstration of Old Style Forging

    ・ Easy Cooking Show （ Mr. Toshihiro Nakatsuji, Executive Chef, Sakai Higashi Nin Nin

    ・ Police Vehicle Exhibition

    ・ Hands-on Events （ Apple Peeling Contest, Quiz Rally, etc ）

    ・ Stage Events Brass band, Goryo drum, dance performance, etc. ）

    ・ Sakai Hare no Hi Marche

    etc.

    *For details of the event, please refer to the website of Sakai Cutlery Cooperative Association Please check the website of the Sakai Cutlery Merchant Cooperative Association below for details.

    https://www.sakaihamono.or.jp/matsuri/index.html

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/04/01 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Inzai

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    Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture: Celebrating the 30th anniversary of its municipal organization. Commemorative projects throughout the year

    Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the City's Establishment Main Activities
    Sky ・ Water ・ Sky （ Air ・ Water ・ Air ） Art Festival
    A new art festival to be held in collaboration with Narita City, Sakae Town and Chiba Prefecture. This art festival welcomes Mr. Fram Kitagawa, who has supervised numerous art festivals in Japan and abroad, as its general director. Through art, the festival aims to bring visitors into contact with the history ・ and culture of the region and the activities of its people, to rediscover the charm of the region, and to create new values that will lead to the future by generating exchanges that transcend regional and generational boundaries.

    Period ： March 20, 2027 （ Saturday ） to May 23, 2027 （ Sunday ）

    Location （ Schedule ） ： Former Munakata Elementary School, Inbauma area （ Shido District ）

    Commemorative video for the 30th anniversary of Inzai City
    The video will be made for the purpose of preserving the history of Inzai City as a video for posterity, and will be distributed on the city's official SNS and at other events.

    Production period ： May to March 2027

    Publication （ Scheduled ） ： March 11, 2027 （ Thurs ）

    30th anniversary of Inzai-kun with logo Issuance of various certificates using anti-counterfeiting paper
    Various certificates printed with the Inzai-kun logo will be issued to raise the momentum of the 30th anniversary of the city's incorporation and to foster love for the community.

    Distribution period ： April 1 （ Wed ） to March 31, 2027 （ Wed ）

    However, the period may be extended in case of favorable reception.

    Creation of commemorative license plates for the 30th anniversary of the city's incorporation
    Newly designed local license plates will be created and issued to eligible applicants.

    Start date of distribution ： July 1 （ Water ）

    Creation of Inzai-kun plush toys for the 30th anniversary of the city ・ Sales
    A limited model Inzai-kun plush toy will be created and sold. This is a limited model of Inzai-kun plush toy.

    Date of sale ： May 16 （ Sat ） *Pre-registration required

    Application period ： April 3 （ Fri. <7369> In addition, various other endowed projects and events are scheduled throughout the year as follows

    *Information as of March 30, 2026.

    Other Special Events
    June 28 （ Day ）

    （ Tentative ） You Choose, You Live ～ Step Out ！ Gender Equality Opens the Future ～

    Crown Project
    May 10 （ Sun ）

    5th Inzai Town Music Festival

    May 31 （ Sun ）

    Zero Garbage Campaign
    June 6 （ Sat ）

    Inzai Environmental Festa

    July 11 （ Sat ）

    Brighten Our Society Youth Healthy Nurturing Convention

    Aug. 4 （ Tue ） ～ 6 Sun （ Thu ） （ Dispatch Time ）

    Junior High School Students Peace Study Dispatch Program

    Aug 10 （ Mon ） ～ 17 Aug （ Mon ） （ Study Abroad ）

    Oct 4 （ Wed ）

    Debriefing Session ）

    English Academy Jump

    （ Inzai Junior High School Students Overseas Training ）

    Aug 16 （ Sun

    （ Tentative ） Inzai Basketball Festival

    Oct 12 （ Mon ・ Celebration ）

    Sports Health Fest 2026

    Oct 18 （ Sun ）

    Inzai City Comprehensive Disaster Drill

    Mid-Oct

    34th Chiba Rugby Festival in Inzai
    Late October ～ Late November

    The 31st Inzai Citizens Cultural Festival

    Mid November

    （ Tentative ） Inzai City Relay Marathon 2026

    November 21 （ Sat ）, 22 （ Sun ）

    17th Dango Festival

    Late March 2027 ～ Early April

    （ Tentative ） Opening Event of All-Weather Childcare Support Facility

    Time undecided

    ・ （ Tentative ） Auzai Furusato Industry Festival

    Health Lecture

    ・ 2027 Inzai City 20th Anniversary Celebration

    Contact
    Inzai City Economic Promotion Division Promotion Promotion Office
    TEL ： 0476-33-4477

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/03/31 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Machida

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    ！ Rape blossoms are at their best in spring in Machida City, Tokyo.

    Rape blossoms are at their best in the fields in the northwestern part of Shikisai-no-mori, Machida Yakushiike Park, near the Botan Garden, Furusato Farmers' Museum and Shichikokuyama Farmers' Center.

    These rape blossoms are grown by the Shichikokuyama Fureai-no Sato Association, which consists of local farmers, to preserve the agricultural landscape. After enjoying the flowers, visitors can harvest the rape seeds "Natane," and once a month at the "Furusato Farm Tools Museum" they can demonstrate and sell rapeseed oil squeezing.

    Soba (buckwheat) flour from Nanakokuyama Soba ・ made from brown buckwheat harvested last fall will also be available for sale starting April 1.



    Rape blossoms bloom
    Mid-April ～ Around late April

    *The blooming time may change due to weather conditions. For details, please check the city website or Furusato Farm Tools Museum （ TEL ： 042-736-8380 ）.



    Location
    3512 Nozuta-cho, Machida City ～ 3515 and others （ Around Shichikokuyama Farmers Center ）

    Access
    Odakyu Line Machida Station North Exit POP Building ahead Take the bus bound for Nozuda Shako via Honmachida or Tsurukawa Station via Honmachida from platform 21, get off at Yakushigaoka and walk about 10 minutes

    *There is no parking lot, so please use public transportation. Please do not park on the street as it is a nuisance to nearby residents.

    Demonstration and sale of an oil squeezer

    An oil squeezer
    Schedule
    3rd Saturday of every month （ Next one on April 18, 2026 ）

    Sales hours
    9:30 am from （ ends when sold out ）

    Demonstration time
    9:30 am ～ 2 pm

    Notes ： 11 am to 2 pm with commentary.

    Venue
    Furusato Farm Tools Museum （ 2288 Nozuta-cho, Machida City, closed on Mondays ）

    TEL ： 042-736-8380

    About Machida City, Tokyo
    Population approx. 430,000, Machida City is located in the southern part of Tokyo, about 30 minutes from central Tokyo by train.

    The area around Machida Station is lined with large commercial facilities, and the shopping district that has flourished for many years is still going strong. A little further away from the station, there are many natural features such as satoyama scenery, parks full of greenery, and farmland where locally grown vegetables are produced.

    This is a town where you can enjoy both the convenience of the city and nature.

    ■ Machida City HP

    https://www.city.machida.tokyo.jp/

    ■ Machida PR Official （ X ）

    https://twitter.com/machida_cp

    ■ Machida Childcare Website

    https://kosodate-machida.tokyo.jp/index.html
    ■ Machida City Promotion （ Machida City Official ） @machida_cp

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/machida_cp/

    City Promotion Website https://keeponloving-machida.com/

    • Entertainment / Government / Public
    • 2026/03/30 (Mon)
    Vivinavi San Francisco

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    Come run with us through the Japantown of San Jose ？ 4/26(日) ！

    Join us for the annual Japantown Fun Run, a 5K run sponsored by the San Jose-based senior center, Yūai Kai📣📣

    ？

    Run around Japantown （ or walk ） and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city together. 🌸

    Please stop by the Nikkei Matsuri held on the same day.

    We are looking forward to your participation ！ ！

    "Japantown Fun Run Fraternity Hosted"
    [Location] 4th&Jackson St., San Jose, CA 95112 [Date] April 26, 2026 （ Sun ） from 9:00 am
    [Web Application] https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/2026-Yu-Ai-Kai-JapantownFunRun?sid= 5660077ff86a470190f907d8fb665cec
    [Website] www.yuaikai.org/japantown-fun-run
    [Phone] 408-294-2505

    • Event / Government / Public
    • 2026/03/28 (Sat)
    Vivinavi Kimitsu

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    Showa Centennial Commemorative Performance "Showa ＆ Heisei Song Masterpieces Concert

    ～ A Toast to Your Life ～
    May 16, 2026 （ Sat ）
    Medium Hall
    Concert begins 15 ： 00
    All seats reserved
    General ¥3,500
    High school students and under ¥1,000
    *Under Pre-school children are not allowed to enter.
    *Student tickets are available only at Kimitsu Shimin Bunka Hall.

    Tickets are now on sale ！

    The J Schollers, a talented mixed chorus group, was born from BS-TBS "Nihon Meisho Album"
    .
    They sing many nostalgic masterpieces from the Showa and Heisei eras
    in beautiful harmony.
    Please also enjoy
    their joint performance with Matsumoto Piano and Kimitsu Boys and Girls Choir.

    Who is the Moonlight Mask （ 1933 ）
    Gentiles （ 1979 ）
    Anytime. （ 1991 ）
    Be a Thousand Winds （ 2001 ）
    Others （ Songs are subject to change ）

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/03/24 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Nihonbashi

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    Smart City Festa" will be held ！.

    The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is promoting smart city initiatives that harness the potential of Tokyo through the power of digital technology to make the lives of Tokyo residents more comfortable and convenient.

    To further promote smart cities, the Smart City Festa is held every year to provide opportunities for Tokyo residents to experience various smart services that enrich their lives by utilizing the latest digital technologies and to feel the convenience of the city of the future.

    This year's event, the fifth in the series, features a number of smart services that support safe and comfortable living, including cutting-edge robot technologies such as humanoid robots and next-generation mobility that assists people with disabilities in getting out and about.

    This is a 3-day event where both children and adults can learn about smart cities while having fun. We look forward to seeing you there.


    Event Outline
    Date and Time
    April 24, 2026 （ Friday ） 11:00 ～ 18:00

    April 25, 2026 （ Saturday ） ・ 26th Sun ） 10:00 ～ 17:00

    Location
    Shinjuku Station West Exit Plaza Event Corner, No. 4 Street, Shinjuku Chuo Park Funmore Time Plaza

    *For details, see attached sheet

    d52467-6519-ec6a41cb1e7c9b5ce2be5b95e248c58b.pdf
    Main Contents
    Experience Smart Services that Feel the Future
    Using the latest digital technology, visitors can experience a digital twin that represents the future of Nishi-Shinjuku and and smart services that make you feel the future. In addition, the smart city initiatives being promoted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will also be introduced in an easy-to-understand manner.


    Digital Twin

    Quadruped Robot
    Next Generation Mobility Ride
    Next Generation Mobility that can move smoothly just by moving the center of gravity ！ In addition to the above, there is a delivery robot In addition, visitors can experience the future of mobility on the road, including mobility that supports short-distance travel in an aging society, based on delivery robot technology.


    UNI-ONE

    LOMBY
    Experiential contents for children to enjoy
    Robots that children can actually ride and operate, a digital sandbox where images are projected on the sandbox for children to play, and a drawing paradise where children can draw their own pictures and race. ！


    Children's Boarding Robot

    Digital Sand Play
    Experience Program in Cooperation with Local Community
    Nishi-Shinjuku Area Management Programs in collaboration with local community members, including organizations and universities, are also implemented. Visitors can enjoy a variety of exhibitions and workshops, including a "Vtuber avatar making" experience for children by students of a local university and the dissemination of useful health information by a nearby medical college hospital.


    Creating Vtuber avatars

    Disseminating health information by nearby medical university hospitals
    For details, please visit the Smart City Festa special site.

    This event is a partner event of SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026.

    This event will be held at Tokyo Big Sight starting the day after Smart City Festa 2026, so please join us as well.

    <SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026開催概要>
    Contents ： Asia's largest global innovation conference where startups, investors, large companies, cities, etc. gather from around the world. On the final day, everyone from children to students and adults will have fun while experiencing the latest technologies, etc., and developing a sense of curiosity and a spirit of challenge.

    Period ： April 27, 2026 (Monday) ・ April 28, 2026 (Tuesday) ： Business Day , April 29 (Wednesday) ： Public Day *Free

    URL ： https:// sushitech-startup.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/


    This event is an initiative to promote the 2050 Tokyo Strategy.

    Strategy 11 Digital "Realization of a Smart City that Contributes to the Quality of Life of Tokyoites"


    ▲ 2050 Tokyo Strategy
    [Contact] Tokyo Metropolitan Government Digital Services Bureau

    Digital Services Promotion Department of Digital Services
    Phone ： 03-5320-7622
    Email ： S1100301 （ at ） section.metro.tokyo.jp
    *To prevent spam mail, the email address is changed to prevent spam mail.
    Please replace （ at ） with @.

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/03/23 (Mon)
    Vivinavi Kashiwa

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    Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture] First appearance of the Agricultural Gacha at Kashiwa Market ！ Special fruit and vegetable sales including all-you-can-stuff vegetables Kashiwa City Public Market Open House Day

    Kashiwa Public Market will hold an Open House Day on March 28, 2026 （ Sat ）. The popular "Agricultural Gacha" project, in which visitors can win strawberries and other agricultural products from Kashiwa City, will make its first appearance this time.
    In addition, a special fruit and vegetable sales event will be held to sell all-you-can-stuffed vegetables such as potatoes and onions, and seafood such as clams will be sold in the Fisheries Building, which is normally closed to the public, giving visitors an opportunity to choose from a variety of seasonal foods.

    We look forward to welcoming many visitors to this spring shopping opportunity.

    Event Outline
    ■ Date and Time
    March 28, 2026 （ Saturday ） 8:30am ～ 11am （ Free Admission ）

    * Please note that some stores will close earlier than scheduled due to sold-out merchandise.

    *Nohgacha and special fruit and vegetable sales will start at 9:00

    ■ Location and access
    (1) Location

    Kashiwa City Public Market （ Wakashiba, Kashiwa City 69-1 ）


    (2) Access

    a. TX Kashiwanoha Campus Station （ East Exit ） 7 minutes walk

    b. Tobu Bus "Kashiwa Wholesale Market" 2 minutes walk, "Wakashiba" stop

    *Parking is limited, so please come by public transportation, bicycle or on foot if possible

    *Please do not misuse the parking lots of nearby commercial facilities

    *On the day of the event, vehicle entry is only permitted at the main gate. （ No entry from the west or south gates ）

    ■ Notes for visitors
    (1) Smoking is not allowed inside the venue

    (2) Pets are not allowed

    <5169> (3) Please be careful of forklifts, tarrays and other work vehicles

    (4) We are not responsible for any accidents or theft in the market

    Event Details
    (1) Strawberries from Kashiwa City

    \ (2) Special sale of fruits and vegetables including all-you-can-stuff vegetables

    (3) Fresh and seasonal seafood including clams at the seafood wholesale store

    (4) Related Donuts, tea, etc. sold at the food building

    (5) In-site restaurants and stores also open according to the event time

    (6) Children receive "Chiba no Sakana stickers"

    Contact
    Kashiwa City Public Market Management Office TEL ： 04-7131-2620

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/03/18 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Narashi

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    Holding of "Reading the Anthology of Myriad Leaves" in 2026

    ） Miscellaneous Songs （ 2 ） （ 1682 ～ 1694 Song ）

    Jun 17 （ Wed ） Miscellaneous Songs （ 3 ） （ 1695 ～ 1709 ）

    July 15 （ Wed ） Miscellaneous Songs （ 4 ） （ 1710 ～ 1725 ）

    Aug 19 Wed ） Miscellaneous Songs （ 5 ） （ 1726 ～ 1737 ）

    Sep 16 （ Wed ） Miscellaneous Songs （ 6 ） 1738 ～ 1743 ）

    Oct 21 （ Wed ） Miscellaneous Songs （ 7 ） （ 1744 ～ 1752 ）
    Nov 18 （ Wed ） Miscellaneous Poems （ 8 ） （ 1753 ～ 1765 ）

    Dec 9 （ Wed ） Aomon 1 ） （ 1766 ～ 1781 ）

    2027

    Jan 13 （ Wed ） Somonkai （ 2 ） （ 1782 ～ 1794 ）

    Feb 10 （ Wed ） Hikka （ 1 ） （ 1795 ～ 1803 ）

    Mar 17 （ Wed ） Hikka\ （ 2 ） （ 1804 ～ 1811 bantam ）

    * Schedule ・ The method of implementation is subject to change.

    [Instructor] Researcher of Manyo Cultural Museum

    [Time] Each session 14 ： 00 ～ 15 ： 30 *Doors open 13 ： 30

    [Fee] Free
    ◎Participation at the venue No advance reservation required
    [Venue] Nara Prefecture Complex of Manyo Culture Planning Exhibition Room [Capacity] 150 people per session （ Scheduled ）

    *If the number exceeds the capacity, admission may be denied. Please understand in advance.

    ★ Parking is limited. Please use public transportation.

    《Change in how to view lectures on the Internet》
    ◎Archive streaming （ Video streaming, available for one week ） No advance registration required
    URL for viewing monthly lecture recordings will be posted on the Manyo Cultural Museum website. on the Manyo Culture Museum's website.

    From FY2026, the recorded video will be available on the Internet for one week from the next day.

    No registration is required to view the video recordings.

    In addition, the simultaneous distribution via the Internet that was conducted last year will be discontinued.

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/03/17 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Yokohama

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    Yokohama ・ Sankeien Garden "Cherry Blossom Light-up

    Sankeien Garden (located in ： Naka-ku, Yokohama City), a national scenic beauty spot, will hold a "Cherry Blossom Light-Up" from Friday, March 27 to Sunday, April 5, and extend its opening hours until 21:00.

    Once you step into the park, you will find an elegant space where ancient architecture and nature are in harmony.

    Approximately 250 cherry trees of nine varieties, including some rare varieties in the Kanto region that are associated with Gifu Prefecture, will be in full bloom. At night, the three-story pagoda of the former Toumyouji Temple and other historical buildings glow in a golden light along with the cherry blossoms.

    In the vast Japanese garden, you can enjoy the different moods of the cherry blossoms and historical buildings by day and by night.


    Cherry Blossom Light-up
    Dates | March 27, 2026 (Friday) ～ April 5, 2026 (Sunday)

    Hours | around 18 ： 00 ～ 21 ： 00 (last admission 20 ： 30) *Park entrance will be open as usual from 9 ： 00

    Place | Outer Garden （ 17 ： From 00, the inner garden and the mountain path to the three-story pagoda are off-limits. ）

    Fee | Entrance fee only





    ▮Hosting ・ Stalls
    Monkey Show ～ Traditional performing arts with laughter and excitement ～
    Hikari Monkey The duo of Tarojiro and Ichimon from the army come and show us their fun tricks.


    Date | March 28 (Sat.) ～ 29 (Sun.),

    April 4 (Sat.) ～ 5 (Sun.)

    Time | 10 ： 00 ～ 15 ： 30

    Venue | Central Square

    Performer | Tarojiro Ichimon

    [Sign of Animal Handling Company] Monkey Enterprises Inc ／ 5-4-13 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo （ Locations ・ Office Address 4-8-3 Minami-Mizumoto, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo ） ／ Type of Business ： Exhibition ／ Registration Number ： 25 Tokyo No. 006780 ／ Registration Date ： May 26, 2025 ／ Registration Expiration Date ： May 25, 2030 May 25, 2030 ／ Name of the person in charge of animal handling ： Emi Naganuma

    Charan Mottotei "Chakura SAKURA"
    Sankeien is deeply related to tea, as its founder ・ Hara Sankei was one of the three tea masters of modern times. Chalon Mangtantei is a pop-up café space where you can learn ・, learn ・, taste ・, and familiarize yourself with tea, with "tea" as the keyword.

    The long-established Japanese tea café "Chakura SAKURA" offers a menu associated with cherry blossoms.


    Dates | Mar. 13th (Fri.) ～ 15th (Sun.),

    20th (Fri.) ・ Celebration (Sun.) ～ 23rd (Mon.),

    27th (Fri.) ～ April 5th (Sun.)

    Time | 9 ： 00 ～ 16 ： 30

    （ Last order 16 ： 00 ）

    Venue | Sankei Memorial Hall lobby

    Menu | Cherry blossoms in the capital, Sankeien rakugan and tea set

    ￥ 1,300 and others

    Popular stores will come ！ （ Central Square and others ）
    Light meal Souvenirs and other products will be sold. Various products will be available, including the Sankeien collaboration product "Sankeien Hana-bun Matching" by Koro-an. Please stop by.


    About Sankeien
    Sankeien was created by Sankei Hara, a businessman who made his fortune through the silk trade. The garden, which covers approximately 17.5 hectares （ (about 3.7 times the size of the Tokyo Dome), is a Japanese garden where visitors can enjoy seasonal scenery in harmony with ancient architecture and nature. When the garden first opened, the garden was opened to the public free of charge for 24 hours a day under the slogan "free to visit," reflecting Hara Sankei's belief that "beautiful things should be enjoyed by everyone together. During Hara Sankei's lifetime, the garden also served as a place to nurture and support budding artists, and is highly regarded for its contribution to Japanese art, having produced artists such as Yokoyama Taikan, Shimomura Kanzan, and Maeda Seison. In 1953 （ Showa 28 ）, the Hara family transferred the property to the City of Yokohama, and the Sankeien Hoshokukai Foundation was established, which continues to this day. Of the 17 old buildings in the park, 10 are designated as Important Cultural Properties and 3 as Tangible Cultural Properties by the City of Yokohama.

    About Hara Sankei
    Hara Sankei （ Real name Tomitaro ） ＜ 1868 （ Keio 4 ） - 1939 （ Showa 14 ）

    Born in Saba-mura, Atsumi-gun, Gifu Prefecture, （ the eldest son of the Aoki family who had been village headman for generations in ） present-day Yanaizu-cho, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture. He studied painting ・ Chinese studies ・ and poetry from childhood, and in 1885 （ Meiji 18 ） entered Tokyo Senmon Gakko （ now Waseda University ） and studied politics ・ law. 1888 （ Meiji 21 ） Around 1888, he became an assistant teacher at Atomi School, and in 1891 （ Meiji 24 ） married Yaju, a granddaughter of Zenzaburo Hara, and joined the Hara family. After taking over the Hara family business, he focused on the modernization and internationalization of management and became a successful businessman. After the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, he devoted himself to the reconstruction of the devastated city of Yokohama. Sankei himself was an avid calligrapher and painter, and some of his works are housed in the Sankei Memorial Museum in the park.

    Facility
    Facility Name: Sankeien Museum

    Management: Sankeien Foundation

    Location: 58-1 Honmoku Minotani, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture 231-0824
    Contact TEL 045-621-0635

    Official HP https://www.sankeien.or.jp

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sankeien_ garden

    X https://x.com/HSankeien

    Admission Adults 900 yen ／ Elementary and junior high school students 200 yen

    Over 65 years old who live in Yokohama city 700 yen (ID document required)

    Opening hours 9 ： 00 ～ 17 ： 00 (last admission 16 ： 30)

    Access 10 min. by city bus from Negishi Stn. on JR Negishi Line to Honmoku Bus Stop, 10 min. walk
    40min. by city bus from Yokohama Station East Exit to Sankeien Iriguchi Bus Stop, 5 min. walk

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/03/17 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Matsue

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    Matsue Castle Castle Festival (National Treasure) ～ Cherry Blossom and Samurai Season 2026 ～

    The "season of cherry blossoms and warriors," which symbolizes spring in Matsue, will come again this year, and the area around Matsue Castle will be filled with a festive atmosphere. Starting with the "Matsue Samurai Procession," which will be the main event of the festival, a variety of samurai events will be held during the festival period, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the charms of Matsue, a city steeped in history.

    The popular "Suddenly in the Castle" period drama will also make its return, allowing visitors to experience a sense of realism as if they have stepped back in time. The two-week event is designed for children and adults of all ages to "meet" the warriors and "become" warriors themselves.

    At Matsue Castle, the cherry trees are illuminated to enhance the beauty of the cherry blossoms, and bonbori (paper lanterns) and large samurai lanterns are lit, making a night stroll around the castle a special experience. Many stalls will be lined up, creating a lively atmosphere where visitors can casually enjoy eating and walking around. On the stage, in addition to events related to the samurai procession, traditional performing arts such as Izumo Kagura, Yasugibushi, and ancient firearms demonstrations are performed, and the event continues to show the depth of the local culture. In addition, there will be a variety of hands-on activities, such as the "Laser Shuriken Battle e-NINJA," which is popular with families. The content will satisfy not only history fans but also those who want to enjoy the event as an entertainment.

    Please come and experience the special season of cherry blossoms and samurai at the site.

    Overview
    Period ： March 25, 2026 （ Wed ） ～ April 8, 2026 （ Wed ）

    Hours ： 8:30 ～ 21:00(March 8:00 (in March),8:00 ～ 21:00 (in April)

    Place ： Matsue Castle

    Main Sponsor ： Matsue City ・ Matsue Samurai Procession Executive Committee

    Contents ： Lighting of cherry trees, Bonbori, lighting of big lanterns

    ・ Stalls （ Food and drink ） Installation

    ・ The 19th Lord Yoshiharu Horio ・ Matsue Samurai Procession

    Sakura Stage

    ・ Castle Ikinari Jidai Gekijo

    ・ Laser Shuriken Battle e-NINJA

    *Some events may be cancelled due to rain


    Inquiries about this event
    Matsue City Tourism Promotion Division

    MAIL ： kankou@city.matsue.lg.jp

    TEL ： 0852-55-5214

    FAX 0852-55-5634

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/03/16 (Mon)
    Vivinavi Sapporo

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    Come on Everybody ！ Hokkaido Geopark Exhibition 2026" will be held ！ ！.

    In cooperation with the Hokkaido Geopark （ Concept ） Promotion Council （ seven organizations ） and others,
    the province is promoting regional development efforts utilizing Geoparks in order to revitalize the regions of the province.
    In order to widely promote the value and attractiveness of the Geoparks in the province,
    the following hands-on event will be held as an enjoyable way to learn about the Geoparks, so please come and visit.

    [Date and Time]
    March 21, 2026 （ Sat ） 10 ： 00 ～ 17 ： 00
    March 22 （ Sun ） 10 ： 00 ～ 16 ： 0 0
    【Venue】
    Shin-Sapporo Sunpiazza 1st floor "Hikari no Hiroba"
    （ 5, Atsubetsu Chuo 2jo, Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo ）
    [Contents]
    People from each Geopark Promotion Council can enjoy learning about the Geoparks
    Experience booths will be exhibited. （ 7 booths ）
    A geo-quiz rally will be held on the day, and

    those who answer at least 2 questions correctly will receive novelty goods ！ （ The rally will end when all the questions are answered ）
    Specialty products will be on sale at some booths ！
    [Participation fee]
    Basically free （ Some booths charge a fee ）
    [Experience booth]
    Some booths require a numbered ticket.
    Numbered tickets will be distributed at （ General Reception ） in the Plaza of Light from 10 ： 00 on each day. （ Ends as soon as they are gone ）

    *Please note that when the capacity is reached, the reception will end even if it is still within the time.
    [Sponsor]
    Regional Policy Division, Hokkaido Policy Department （ tel ： 011-204-5795 ）
    [Cooperation]
    Lake Toya Usu Geopark Promotion Council, Mount Apoi Geopark Promotion Council, Shirataki Geopark Promotion Council,
    Mikasa Geopark Promotion Council, Tokachi-Kaoi Geopark Promotion Council, Tokachi-dake Geopark Promotion Council,
    Daisetsuzan Kamuiminta Radio Park Concept Promotion Council, Hokkaido Museum

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/03/12 (Thu)
    Vivinavi Nerima

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    Nerima Midori Festa" held for the first time ！.

    Nerima Ward will hold the Nerima Midori Festa for the first time at the Tokyo Metropolitan Hikarigaoka Park on （ Sunday, 22nd ）.

    There are 43 forests in the city ・ that are open to residents of the ward. These are precious places where you can feel the blessings of nature close at hand.

    At the Festa, various programs for playing, experiencing, and learning about greenery will be held by 18 groups that are active in recreational forests and other areas in the ward, as well as in activities to protect and nurture greenery. This is an event where children and adults can come into direct contact with greenery and living creatures, and through play and experience, enjoy and feel the charms of Nerima.



    Event Outline
    Date and Time ： March 22 （ Sun ） 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

    Venue ： Hikarigaoka Park （ 4-1-1 Hikarigaoka ） Near the insect field

    Exhibiting group ：



    Event
    \1)Activity

    ○Molok experience ○Tree climbing experience

    ○Log Log cutting championship ○Forest bathing in Nerima's green

    ○Planting experience




    ○Play with trees and ivy in old times ○Plant dyeing experience

    ○Making badges in the forest ○Play with bamboos Let's play with bamboo ・ Making key chains

    ○Crafts using wood and plants ・ Walking with a bamboo pole


    Gardening

    ○Selling seedlings ＆ Plant raising consultation
    ○Sales of seasonal flower and herb seedlings ＆ Herb workshop

    ○Making rose key chains ＆ Rose goods sales ・ Gardening consultation

    ○Moss ball making experience ・ Moss ball sales Garden life display


    Living things

    ○Looking for beetle larvae

    ○Living things investigation experience at Hikarigaoka Park

    ○Nerima's living things communion ・ Bird watching tour


    (5)}Exhibition ・ Learning

    ○ Treasure hunting in nature

    ○ Introduction of ward systems

    ○ Introduction of ward citizen cooperative groups ・ Activity Matching Consultation

    ○ Nature of Susuki Field and Bird Sanctuary



    *This event is held on the same day as Nerima Kobushi Half Marathon 2026.

    On that day, there will be a stall event at the Keyaki Plaza in Hikarigaoka Park.

    *For details of each exhibit, please click "See Details" below.

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/03/10 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Maizuru

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    Camellias and potted plants from around the world are on display. Camellia Garden" at Maizuru Nature Park

    Maizuru Nature Park will hold "Camellia Garden" from Friday, March 20, 2026 （ to Sunday, April 5, 2026 （, ）, where visitors can view rare varieties and potted plants from around the world. This year, the exhibition will be held for a total of 17 days, longer than in previous years.


    The Camellia Garden, an annual spring event, will be held at the Maizuru Nature and Culture Park in Maizuru, Kyoto. At this event, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of camellias planted in the garden as well as a display of potted plants that have been carefully cultivated.

    This year's event will be held for 17 days from Friday, March 20, 2026 （ to Sunday, April 5, 2026 （ ）. In order to attract more visitors, we have set a longer period than in previous years.

    The Camellia Garden at Maizuru Shizen Bunkaen is a rare opportunity to see rare varieties from around the world all at once. Please enjoy the charm of camellias that bloom with the arrival of spring in this vast natural setting.

    [Event Summary]
    Period ： March 20, 2026 （ Friday ・ Celebration ） ～ April 5 （ Sunday ）

    Hours ： 9am ～ 17:00 （ Last admission at 16:00 ）

    Place ： Maizuru Nature Park

    Admission ： Adults 500 yen, Elementary ・ Junior high school students 250 yen （ Preschool children are free ） *Disabled persons Discounts are available.

    [Inquiries]
    Out of season ： Maizuru City Public Works Department, Park Section （ TEL ： 0773-66-1049 ）

    During season ： Maizuru Nature Park （ TEL ： 0773-66-0221 ） During the period

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